PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Also known as DLA-2, Intelsat 31 is a 6300kg geostationary communications satellite built on the SSL 1300 platform. Co-located at 95 degrees west with Galaxy 3C and Intelsat 30 (DLA-1), the craft will provide services to Latin America. The satellite is equipped with 10 C and 72 Ku-band transponders, with the majority being used by DirectTV for their DTH service. Powered by 2 solar arrays the satellite is expected to remain operational for 15 years.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
Intelsat 31/DLA-2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 29b20430-839c-49ce-a8d2-26ecbf004e8e
Reported date: Jun 9, 2016 at 07:10 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Intelsat Epic
Communications
IntelsatOPERATOR
GEO · 35,786 kmORBIT
6,300 kgMASS
14TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Proton-M Briz-M →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
Briz-M
FLIGHTS
68
SUCCESSES
62
SUCCESS RATE
91.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Intelsat 31/DLA-2?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 mission uses the Proton-M Briz-M rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-M Briz-M has flown 68 times with a 91.2% success rate.
Where is the Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Intelsat 31/DLA-2 going to?
The Intelsat 31/DLA-2 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Intelsat 31/DLA-2?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 is operated by International Launch Services.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Intelsat 31/DLA-2 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 9, 2016 at 07:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by International Launch Services
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 29b20430-839c-49ce-a8d2-26ecbf004e8e
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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